Ramstein Airmen deploy to support NATO partners, allies

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to Ramstein Air Base, prepare to depart for Poland, Feb. 3. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly provide support to NATO allies and partners and defend against any aggression to maintain stability and security in Europe. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, prepare to deploy, Feb. 3. The deployment of these forces enables the effectiveness of our joint and international partners, and shows that our commitment to our NATO allies and partners is ironclad. 
Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Feb. 3. A small element of 435th Contingency Response Group personnel have deployed to Poland, at their government’s request, to prepare to assist humanitarian efforts resulting from a possible Russian incursion into Ukraine. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base depart on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to deploy to Poland, Feb. 3. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly provide support to NATO allies and partners and defend against any aggression to maintain stability and security in Europe. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base marshals a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to departure, Feb. 3. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman November Alger, 435th Contingency Response Group mobile aerial port journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Drew Merria, 435 CRG mobile aerial port journeyman, secure luggage to a palette at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 3. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
A 10K all-terrain forklift prepares to receive a luggage pallet from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Poland, Feb. 4. Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing arrived in Poland Feb. 3 to prepare the airport for the arrival of U.S. Army forces. Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group arrive at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Poland, Feb. 4. Approximately 150 personnel from the 435th CRG deployed to support the operation, specializing in combat communications, air traffic control, cargo transportation and airfield management. Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater